Netiquette Attributes of Unfriendly Email Addresses - Via Netiquette IQ

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Attributes of Unfriendly Email Addresses

The following is a list of attributes of unfriendly email addresses:

1.   Middle initials. Using initials will confuse many people. As of late, they are seldom used except when two people in an organization share the same name. It is best not to opt for doing so since it poses a high risk that emails will get lost or sent to the wrong person.

2.   Long names. If your name has a relatively simple short form or pronunciation, go with that over a longer rendition. Your first name plus last initial is another viable, but not ideal, option. A recruiter or hiring manager may not recognize your address at first glance.

3.   Abbreviated names. Using an abbreviated name is similar to using your first name plus last initial. It will suffice but is not ideal.

4.   Aliases. These should never be used in business communication and are less common than they were just a few years ago. Leave them for adolescents and young adults.

5.   Long and hard-to-spell names. When your first and surname are long and hard to spell, you might use a shortened form. Case in point: my name! Again, although not ideal, you can use first name plus initial of the last name: paulb@verizon.net.

6.   Hard-to-pronounce names. The same goes for names that are hard to pronounce: use your first name and initial of last name

7.   Obscure names of an ISP. These are not to your benefit. Chose an ISP that is either well known, easy to remember, or easy to spell.

8.   Long email address and domain names. Like the previous items, it is best not to use providers that title their email addresses as such. As in the previous example, you should choose a provider that gives short email addresses and has a simple domain name.

9.   Domain extensions other than .coms. As mentioned earlier, there are a surprising amount of domain extensions available. Use a .com whenever possible. The next best extension is .net.

10.        Inconsistent names. Nicknames, which are typically taken from shortened first names, are fine if you have always used them. But your real name is always best. If you have your own domain, you can have two email addresses and use both. Either way, be consistent.

11.        Email addresses with punctuation marks. Typing these addresses is very inconvenient and more difficult to input from a smart phone. Eliminate punctuation in your names unless it is and has always been a part of your name, such as “Margaret Chase-Smith.”

12.        Domain names with punctuation. These should be treated similarly to the above item. You have more control over these

Email addresses you do not check often. If you already have an email address that you use less often, link it to other email addresses or forwarding/messaging systems so that you get instant notification of any emails received in your off-account during your job search. A contact from long ago may try to reach you about an opportunity.

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